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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.55, 3,266.98 and 1,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.55, 3,266.98 and 1,319.50 is: 1,820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.55 : 3,266.98 = 1,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.55/3,266.98 = 1,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.55x = 3,266.98 × 1,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.55x = 4,310,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,780.11/2,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.78

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